The Simpsons Movie

The Simpsons Movie is currently streaming in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 8,599 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it for Dan Castellaneta — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

The Simpsons Movie is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The Simpsons Movie does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. After Homer accidentally pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons are declared fugitives. Dan Castellaneta and Julie Kavner lead a cast with the timing to make it work. The Simpsons Movie came out in 2007. The timing in The Simpsons Movie is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, The Simpsons Movie respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Dan Castellaneta's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.